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Eric with the other Team EMPOWER runners for the New York Half
United States
May 10, 2022

Half Marathon, Whole Hearts

Three women help others by helping themselves with Team EMPOWER
Kristhell and her mother, Cinthya, hold a picture of Kristhell before Smile Train cleft surgery
Peru
Mar 24, 2022

Shining, Sparkling, Smiling Kristhell

How one kind stranger changed a little girl’s life

Miss Peru Yely Rivera, Smile Train patient Estephany, and Miss USA Elle Smith
Peru
Feb 17, 2022

Visiting Our Patients with Miss USA and Miss Peru

A Smile Train staff member’s reflections on a week of seeing cleft patients’ dreams come true

Chiara holding a picture of herself before cleft surgery and standing with her parents and dog
Peru
Feb 10, 2022

Two Pandemics Can’t Stop Chiara’s Smile

Smile Train’s local model means our patients receive care no matter what
Zindia holds Joseyur in one arm and a picture of him before cleft surgery in the other
Peru
Nov 16, 2021

Zindia and Joseyur Keep Going

Never bet against a mother’s will to see her child smile.

Troy Reinhart wears a crown next to a pageant winner at Smile Train's old offices
United States
Oct 28, 2021

Troy Reinhart: 20 Years of Smiles

Our longest-tenured employee reflects on two decades of making smiles
Colin Powell speaks at Smile Train's 10th anniversary celebration
United States
Oct 18, 2021

Remembering Colin Powell

Four-Star General, Secretary of State, Smile Maker
Kimora Lee Simmons with Jordin Sparks at Smile Train's World Smile Day event at NOBU LA
United States
Oct 7, 2021

Smile Train Joins Baby Phat® in LA to Celebrate World Smile Day®

We brought the stars out to spread the word: #AllSmilesAreBeautiful

Kenyan Drake huddles with Smile Train patients in Mexico
United States
Aug 26, 2021

Kenyan Drake: NFL Star, Smile Maker

The Las Vegas Raider’s surprisingly personal connection to cleft care.

United States
Jul 28, 2021

Chanel Iman: Cleft Care Saves Lives

The model and activist on why Smile Train's work is so close to her heart.

Auner smiling after free Smile Train cleft and lip surgery in Guatemala
Guatemala
Jul 14, 2021

Patient Update: Auner

Love always finds a way.

Nijha Diggs wearing scrubs and holding a Smile Train sign before observing a free cleft surgery.
United States
Jul 8, 2021

How Nijha Makes the Stars Smile

Talking celebrities and staying grounded with Smile Train’s Senior Director of PR.

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